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TM5-4210-224-14&P
5-14.
CAB PANELS REPAIR.
This task covers:
Repair
Materials/Parts
INITIAL SETUP
:
Sandpaper
Item
38)
Tools
Filler
Item
12b)
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Putty
Item
36a)
Heat Gun
Paint
Item
33a)
Rubber Mallet
File
General Safety Instructions
Grinder
Engine OFF
Transmission in (N) neutral.
Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.
Batteries disconnected.
a. Repair Holes Using Metal Insert.
b. Repairing Dents.
(1) Using the appropriate tools, cut the rusted
or damaged material from the panel.
(1) Clean metal to the bare surface.
(2) Drill or punch 1/2 inch holes in the dent to
(2) Using an rubber mallet, form a step in the
assure a good anchor for the filler.
original panel so that the new sheet metal
or aluminum insert will set flush with the
original panel.
(3) To complete the repair, use the procedure
for Surface Filling and Finishing.
(3) Cut a new sheet metal or aluminum insert
to fit within the step area of the panel
(4) To complete the repair, use the procedure
being repaired.
for Surface Filling and Finishing.
(4) Attach the insert to the original panel by
c. Surface Filling And Finishing.
spot or tack welding it in place.
After repairing the damaged areas. apply filler
(5) Using a grinder, cut down the welds flush
with the exterior surface of the repair
procedure:
area.
(1) Following the manufacturer's instructions,
(6) To complete the repair, use the procedure
mix enough body filler to re-establish the
for Surface Filling and Finishing.
surface.
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